[Virtual] Breaking In: How Founders Win in Silicon Valley

​What makes Silicon Valley the heart of the startup world? It’s not just the capital — it’s the culture, the networks, and the unwritten rules that shape how businesses scale.

​In this virtual workshop, Tara Tan — investor and founder of Strange Ventures — breaks down the unspoken rules of Silicon Valley. She’ll cut through the noise to share what really drives success, what’s just hype, and how you can make it work for you.

​What you’ll learn:

​✅ The key cultural differences between Asian and Silicon Valley startup ecosystems — and how to bridge them
✅ How Silicon Valley founders think, move, and make decisions — and what that means for you
✅ How to build authentic relationships and networks that open real opportunities

​As part of the session, you’ll also get an exclusive look with BLOCK71 Silicon Valley Center Director, Angeline Tan, at the Market Exploration Program (MXP) — a 6-week accelerator designed to help Singapore startups fast-track their U.S. expansion. Discover how MXP can help you build strategic partnerships, land customers, and take your first confident steps into the U.S. market.

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​About Tara Tan

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​Tara brings an incredible wealth of knowledge from her time at IDEO, where she co-founded their venture funds and invested in over 60 startups, building two institutional funds along the way.

​With a 6x MOIC personal track record, Tara has worked with Fortune 100 companies and helped deep tech unicorns turn cutting-edge ideas into real-world breakthroughs.

​Originally from Singapore and now based in San Francisco, Tara is passionate about helping founders from Asia break into the U.S. market and thrive.